Nathan.
Not so little anymore, really.
I guess he stopped being so little probably around high school, when we because about the same size and I couldn't always win a fight (sorry for all the fights Nathan!)
This fall he got married. It was a whirlwind adventure- a weekend in Michigan, where the reception was at my parent's house, so there was lots of set ups and take downs and adventures in how to throw a party.
I was lucky enough to be in the bridal party though, and for a few brief hours that day I got to just sit back and see the man my little brother has become.
He's caring. He's genuine. He's sincere. He's loyal. He's hopeful. He's such a dedicated dad.
He's happy.
Thats pretty awesome, to say the least.
I don't live near him, so to be honest I don't know him that well anymore. I used to know him, when he was just finding adulthood, and its left some last residue in my brain about his skills and personality. Its unfortunate actually, no one should be remembered for how they were in the early 20s. There's so much going on in that frontal lobe its a miracle that we are allowed to make decisions in that period of our life. For me, that's what I paired him with for a long time, -- what I knew then. I've paid better attention to who he is over the last few years and his wedding was a great place to finally get to really see him, in his own element, with his friends. It marked a transition in my brain to stop seeing my baby brother and start seeing an adult friend who happens to be my baby brother.
He's married now, his wife is quiet and reserved, sweet and caring.
They'll have their own family one day to add to Jayla and I look forward to seeing them grow together.
So, for my baby brother, here's a sentiment to you, an Irish blessing and an Episcopalian prayer:
May you have love that never ends, lots of money and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do and may God send many blessings to you.
Give them wisdom and devotion in the ordering of their
common life, that each may be to the other a strength in need, a
counselor in perplexity, a comfort in sorrow, and a companion
in joy.
Grant that their wills may be so knit together in your will,
and their spirits in your Spirit, that they may grow in love
and peace with you and one another all the days of their life.
Give them grace, when they hurt each other, to recognize and
acknowledge their fault, and to seek each other’s forgiveness
and yours.
The photos below are from their photographer, all credit is given to Harbor Lights Photography in Auburn Michigan. They did an amazing job!
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